neonatal

[US]/ˌni:əuˈneitəl/
[UK]/ˌnio'netl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to newborns; pertaining to the first few weeks after birth.

Phrases & Collocations

neonatal care

neonatal jaundice

neonatal nurse

neonatal mortality rate

neonatal asphyxia

neonatal mortality

neonatal period

Example Sentences

neonatal care; neonatal disorders.

a method of auditing obstetric and neonatal care.

Objective Using the testing method of cytomegalic inclusion,we discuss the relation between cytomegalovirus infection and neonatal jaundice.

Thanatophoric dysplasia (TD) is the most common form of lethal neonatal dwarfism with micromelic shortening of the limbs, macrocephaly, platyspondyly, and reduced thoracic cavity.

Conclusions: In order to reduce the incidence of neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, more emphasis should be put on the health care of the perinatal period.

These results suggest that early neonatal hopocalcemia appears to be related to a transient lack of response to PTH of the target organs, disordered vitamin D metabolism and hypercalcitoninemia.

Real-world Examples

Occasionally, though, features are present at birth, called early-onset or neonatal Marfan syndrome.

Source: Osmosis - Genetics

Tetanus comes in four clinical types: generalized, local, cephalic, and neonatal.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

Next let's look at neonatal life support key changes.

Source: Practical First Aid Class

Prevention of hypothermia is an important focus for neonatal resuscitation.

Source: Practical First Aid Class

For me, " neonatal" said: " We have no idea."

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

There's also neonatal tetanus, which happens to newborns of mothers that have not been immunized against tetanus themselves.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

If the umbilical cord is cut by a non-sterile instrument, the newborn can develop highly lethal neonatal tetanus.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

He was born a month premature and spent weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Source: VOA Standard English - Health

These included being born prematurely, having a low birth wieight or being admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

Well, I tried already, but I figured, you're neonatal. You might have a better shot at it than I do.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

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